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Peterborough Police Service Teams up with Équité Association to Combat Auto Theft
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Peterborough Police Service, in collaboration with Équité Association, a not-for-profit working to eradicate insurance crime on behalf of the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry, Peterborough County OPP, Rama First Nations Polices Services are joining forces to combat and prevent auto thefts in the Peterborough area, through Project CLASP.
Équité will play a crucial role in this partnership. Through data and analytics, vehicle identification and coordinated investigations, the collaboration aims to eradicate insurance fraud and auto theft. To mitigate the risk of becoming a victim of auto theft, Équité recommends using a layered approach including simple steps like keeping doors locked, installing visible or audible anti-theft devices, using vehicle immobilizers, and investing in tracking systems.
The Services will work together to address auto theft investigations and recovery and also reach out to community through awareness initiatives. Vehicles stolen throughout our region have an impact on our residents. Individuals rely on their vehicle to get their children to school, to get themselves to work and to support their day-to-day lives.
Bryan Gast, VP, Investigative Services, Équité Association
“Auto theft has reached crisis levels in this country. Last year, auto theft in Canada cost more than $1.2 billion dollars. This problem cannot be remedied in isolation; it requires this kind of collaborative approach through public and private partnerships to ultimately combat this crime. We look forward to partnering with the Peterborough Police Service and others on Project CLASP as we work together to protect the people of Ontario.”
Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service
“The Peterborough area is not immune to this type of crime. In 2023, there were 143 vehicles reported stolen. We are also aware of the trends in other communities and this partnership will help make sure we can spread messages of prevention about auto theft to our own residents. It is another way to help enhance community safety.”
Anonymous information can be sent to Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
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(l to r: Bryan Gast, Équité; Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service, Betty Ng, Équité)
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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